The week kicked off with revelations that Volkswagen has installed sophisticated computer equipment in US diesel models that duped emissions tests.
This led the share price of the car maker to plunge. But it hasn't stopped there.
Governments across the world are launching their own investigations into emissions from Volkswagen cars, other car makers are now under scrutiny and the price of pl... ››› more
Thanks to better performing computers, sophisticated software and developments in electronics, the jobs that robots are capable of doing is growing.
There are a lot of positives from this robotic evolution. Robots are capable of doing a job more quickly, safer and efficient than a human. But their use will likely lead to the loss of jobs.
With amazing potential ahead, there are great opportu... ››› more
Yesterday, shares in Volkswagen fell almost 20% after reports emerged the car maker had falsified its emissions data. This is the largest fall in the company's share price in one day.
Today, shares continue to slide.
So what's going on?
Let's take a closer look…
Volkswagen used software to dupe emissions tests
On Friday, the US Environmental Protection Agency said Volkswagen ... ››› more
If you want exposure to gold, but you're not interested in owning the yellow metal directly, you could invest in gold mining companies.
When the gold price does well, these companies also tend to perform as their profits rise. But when the gold price falls, they suffer.
So is investing in gold stocks a good idea? And what are you options?
Read on to find out…
The different types o... ››› more
Yesterday, shares in SABMiller took off after news that Anheuser-Busch InBev were entering takeover talks with the brewer.
A merger of the two companies would result in the formation of the biggest brewer in the world.
Let's take a closer look at what's going on…
A merger between SABMiller and AB InBev would create the world’s largest beer maker
Anheuser-Busch InBev, currently t... ››› more
Yesterday, Truworths International announced that it was looking into the potential acquisition of a UK shoe retailer.
Shares in the company soared higher on the news.
If this acquisition goes through it would add to two others the company made earlier in the year.
Let's take a closer look at the potential deal…
Truworths are in talks about buying Office
Early yesterday mornin... ››› more
Earlier today, Anglo American Platinum (Amplats) announced the sale of its platinum mining and concentrating operations to Sibanye Gold for at least R4.5 billion.
The deal will make Sibanye Gold one of the world's largest platinum producers.
Let's take a closer look at the deal…
Amplats move away from conventional mines is good news for Sibanye
Amplats [JSE:AMS] will sell its “m... ››› more
Yesterday, shares in retailer Mr Price Group fell over 13%.
The company released its trading update for the 21 weeks to 22 August. The update showed that Mr Price was struggling to grow sales.
So why is Mr Price finding it difficult to continue to grow at its previous pace?
Let's take a closer look at what the trading update revealed…
Mr Price is down 12% in 2015
Shares in Mr ... ››› more
Last year, there was a big change to legislation in numerous states in the US. Colorado was the first to bring in the legalisation of medical marijuana.
This may come as a surprise if you weren't aware of this development, but the US government benefits in the forms of taxes. Plus, people suffering from a host of chronic illnesses also benefit from it.
So what are the benefits of medical mar... ››› more
When you think of Africa, the first thing that may come to your mind is disease, war and riddled with poverty.
However, there's a more attractive side to Africa that you need to know about…
• Africa's economic growth is set to grow close to 5%.
• African consumers will have over $1 trillion spending power by 2020.
• African countries will spend over $90 billion a year upgrading IT... ››› more
Since the markets in the Middle East opened yesterday, global stock markets have been going in one direction: Sharply down.
Investors are selling off holdings as concerns grow over what lies in store for the Chinese economy.
This morning, Asian stock markets closed down in excess of 5%.
So what is all the panic about?
Let's take a closer look…
Asian stock markets fell hard
A... ››› more
The biotech sector is booming.
The quest for finding new medicines and drugs to deal with the world's ageing population and ailments is growing.
If you want to invest in the booming biotech sector, you need to look to the US. Here you'll find a plethora of potential profitable investment opportunities.
So what should you look for to uncover great biotech stocks?
Read on to find out…... ››› more
Surprisingly enough, despite all the ecconomic and political unrest, deepest Africa could be the SAFEST and MOST PROFITABLE place in the world for your money. Investment expert Francois Joubert explains...
Since 1970 there have been around 147 revolutions around the world. 42 of these revolutions have taken place in Africa. Since 2010 alone there have been civil wars and coup d'état'... ››› more
Early this morning, Massmart released a trading statement covering the six months to the end of June.
The retailer warned of a large fall in profits for its coming results. Once the market opened, this led its shares to plunge in value.
Let's take a closer look at what's going on…
Massmart’s earnings could be as much as 30% lower
Massmart Holdings [JSE:MSM] revealed its earnings... ››› more
Group Five is a construction, materials and infrastructure investment company. The company has a listing on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange…
Full name: Group Five Limited
Short name: Group 5
Ticker: GRF
Sector: Construction & materials – construction & materials
Five top facts about Group Five
Fact #1:
Group Five employs over 10,000 people across its operations in over 20 count... ››› more
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